Ahi & Aloha: The Tuna Experience

About the experience

Tuesday July 7th, 2026 at 2:30pm

1135 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu, HI 96817

SOFT OPENING SPECIAL PRICING! $89 Per Person

Go beyond dinner and experience Hawaii’s fishing culture from dock to plate. Join Thirty Eight Restaurant for a afternoon celebrating Hawaii’s world-renowned ahi tuna at historic Pier 38.

Your experience begins just steps from Honolulu Harbor, where guests will get an up-close look at the commercial fishing vessels that help supply Hawaii’s seafood industry. Learn about the boats, the fishermen, and the journey of ahi from the open ocean to Hawaii’s fish auction and dining tables.

The evening continues with a whole tuna presentation and live breakdown.

Guests will learn how Hawaii’s commercial fishing fleet operates, how ahi is responsibly harvested, and how professional fishmongers and chefs transform a whole fish into the prized cuts found in the world’s best sushi restaurants. As the fish is broken down before your eyes, our chefs will guide you through a multi-course ahi tasting featuring a progression of cuts and preparations that showcase the versatility of Hawaii’s most iconic seafood.

Throughout the experience, you’ll learn:

• Hawaii’s commercial fishing history

• How longline vessels operate

• Tuna grading and quality standards

• The anatomy of an ahi tuna

• Differences between akami, chutoro, and otoro

• How a whole fish is utilized with minimal waste

• The journey from boat to harbor to plate

Your experience includes a guided harbor presentation, live tuna cutting demonstration, and chef-curated ahi tasting tasting menu featuring the freshest catch from Honolulu Harbor. Limited seating available. A one-of-a-kind culinary experience available only at Pier 38.

Add-ons available

Take-away poke bowl (pre-order)

$15.00

Ahi & Aloha – The Tuna Experience